Vegetable Seed Supplier — Calexico, CA
Calexico sits at the southern edge of the Imperial Valley, adjacent to the US-Mexico border and the Mexicali Valley.
Calexico sits at the southern edge of the Imperial Valley, adjacent to the US-Mexico border and the Mexicali Valley. The Imperial Valley growing season runs October through March — winter production of melons, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and peppers all work before desert heat arrives. Orsetti Seed Company serves Calexico and Imperial Valley growers through an independent dealer network.
The Imperial Valley's desert climate allows a distinct winter growing season from October through March. Heat tolerance and early maturity are critical for crops finishing before summer temperatures arrive. BOS 125 melon and BRAVADO broccoli both fit within this window.
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Orsetti Seed Company, Inc.
2300 Technology Pkwy, Ste 1Hollister, CA 95023
831.636.4822
osco@orsettiseeds.com
Varieties for Imperial Valley
Processing Tomatoes
8 hybrid varieties, 67–80 days, determinate — suited for desert valley heat accumulation and production timelines
View varieties →Broccoli
BRAVADO — ~105 days direct seeded, Oct–Jan planting window before spring heat
View varieties →Peppers
BOS 425, GEM 90, GEM 91 — pickling and foodservice, adapted for desert conditions
View varieties →Melons
BOS 125 — golden-yellow rind, excellent Brix, firm white flesh. 85–95 DTM. Strong performance under high heat accumulation
View varieties →Lettuce
Kodiak PVP (heat-tolerant green looseleaf, 55 DTM), Two Star PVP, Marin PVP, Red Fusion PVP
View varieties →Common questions
What vegetable seed suppliers serve Calexico and the Imperial Valley?
Orsetti Seed Company, based in Hollister, CA, serves Imperial Valley growers including those near Calexico through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for variety information and dealer referral.
What crops grow well near Calexico, CA?
The Calexico area and southern Imperial Valley support a winter growing season from October through March. Melons, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and peppers all fit the window. BOS 125 melon and BRAVADO broccoli are our current commercial varieties for desert winter production.
Does Orsetti serve growers near the California-Mexico border region?
Yes. Orsetti Seed Company distributes internationally and serves growers throughout the Imperial Valley including the southern border region. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for availability and dealer referral.
What pepper varieties are available for Imperial Valley operations?
We carry BOS 425 (hybrid hot cherry, 75–85 days from transplant) and GEM 90 and GEM 91 (cascabella types, 75 days from transplant). All three are suited for pickling and foodservice operations in desert production conditions.
Talk to the Orsetti team directly.